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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 255.68 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 255.68 and 130.35 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 255.68 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/255.68 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 255.68 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 33,327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327.24/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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